Sutra copying experience fee, consumption tax

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Participant age: 6 to 100 years old；What to wear and bring: Comfortable shoes (sneakers, trekking shoes, etc.), rainwear (or rain poncho), etc.；Duration: 2 hours；Minimum number of participants: 2

【Hyogo/Sumoto】Experience the extraordinary with a 'Sutra Copying' session at Senko-ji Temple, located on Mt. Senzan, said to be the first mountain created in the 'Kuniumi Myth'!

Name: 【Hyogo/Sumoto】Experience the extraordinary with a 'Sutra Copying' session at Senko-ji Temple, located on Mt. Senzan, said to be the first mountain created in the 'Kuniumi Myth'!
Brand: KKday
SKU: 561904

Japan-Hyogo , Kobe

Booking confirmed 1 day(s) after ordering

Duration:3 hour(s)

Service language: English / Japanese / Korean / Thai / Mandarin

Free cancellation up to 2 day(s) in advance

【Senko-ji Temple】
【Dango Korogashi】
【Iwato Shrine】

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Visit Senko-ji Temple, a temple with a 1,100-year history located at the summit of Mt. Senzan, a sacred peak on Awaji Island. Enjoy views of Sumoto City, known as one of the Eight Views of Sumoto, as you make your way to the main hall to pay your respects. Experience a moment of extraordinary tranquility through a 'Sutra Copying' (Shakyo) session. After the experience, those interested can also visit the Iwato Shrine. Mt. Senzan, often called 'Awaji Fuji,' is said to be the first mountain created in Japan according to the 'Kuniumi Myth' (the myth of the birth of the land) involving the deities Izanagi and Izanami. At Senko-ji Temple, which sits atop this mountain, you can participate in the practice of copying sutras. First, climb the approximately 200 steps to explore the temple grounds. You will learn about the history of Senko-ji and visit the site of the 'Dango Korogashi' (Rolling Dumplings) ritual, a rare Awaji Island custom. You will also be greeted by guardian boars instead of the traditional guardian dogs at the entrance of the main hall. Because the temple is located at the summit, you can overlook the central and southern parts of Awaji Island, and on clear days, you can even see the Naruto Strait and as far as Wakayama. Return to the temple office to begin your sutra copying experience at the 'Daishido' hall. For the sutra copying, you will transcribe the Heart Sutra. Simply place the paper over the provided template and trace the characters with a brush pen. Beginners are welcome. Spending time in this solemn space transcribing the characters allows for a precious moment of self-reflection. You may choose to dedicate your copied sutra to the temple or take it home with you. Additionally, after the experience, you can take a 10-minute walk down the mountain to visit 'Iwato Shrine,' a popular power spot that enshrines a massive rock said to be where the sun goddess Amaterasu hid herself. (Please note that this is a genuine mountain trail.) Experience Schedule (Example: for 13:00 start) 13:00 Meeting time 　　　　　　*Explore the grounds including a visit to the main hall (Guided by Chief Priest Okazaki) 14:00 Sutra copying experience at 'Daishido' 　　　　　　(Approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour) 15:00 Scheduled end *After the session, you are free to explore the grounds or visit Iwato Shrine on your own. It is about a 10-minute walk one way to Iwato Shrine along a mountain path.
【Senko-ji Temple】
Senzan Senko-ji Temple was founded approximately 1,100 years ago and is a rare temple built on a mountain summit. The grounds are filled with historical sites, including the 'Futahashira Oomikami Shrine' dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, Nio statues said to be carved by Unkei, the 'Bonsho' (temple bell) designated as a National Important Cultural Property, and the Three-Story Pagoda, which is a cultural property of Sumoto City. 【Why are there guardian boars instead of guardian dogs in front of the main hall? The Legend of Izasao】 In the deep mountains of Ueno, Banshu, there lived a giant boar called Izasao. Shot by a hunter named Chuta, the boar jumped into the sea, landed at Tsukueura (present-day Toshima), and fled to Mt. Senzan. When Chuta followed it, he discovered a shining Thousand-Armed Kannon in a hollow of a large cedar tree at the summit of Mt. Senzan, and upon closer inspection, he saw the arrow he had shot embedded in it. Seeing this, Chuta had a spiritual awakening*, changed his name to Jakunin, enshrined the Kannon statue, and founded Senko-ji Temple, according to the legend. *To enter the priesthood.
【Dango Korogashi (Rolling Dumplings)】
At Senko-ji, there is a custom called 'Dango Korogashi' performed on the 35th day after a person's passing. It is said that when the spirit of the deceased climbs the mountain, food is thrown to distract evil spirits that might obstruct their path. This tradition eventually became linked to the 35th-day memorial service, which in Buddhism is considered the day of judgment by King Enma. Known as 'Takayama-mairi' or 'Segaki,' this is a long-standing funeral rite on Awaji Island that has served as a spiritual anchor for pilgrims from both on and off the island.
【Iwato Shrine】
This shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the sacred giant rock is an impressive 8 meters tall! There is a crack in the middle, representing the 'Amano-Iwato' (Heavenly Rock Cave) from the legend where Amaterasu hid herself, plunging the world into darkness.

Purchase Notice

Please note the following when participating in this course:

・About cars: Some parts of the road are narrow. You can drive up to the minibus, but please be careful of oncoming traffic. ・It is very cold on the mountain in winter, so please wear warm clothing. ・To reach Senkoji Temple, you will need to climb approximately 200 steps, each up to 30cm high. There are no ramps. ・The path to Iwato Shrine is a mountain path that is not paved with concrete. It may be slippery and there are no guardrails, so please be careful. ・When entering participant information, please be sure to enter your mobile phone number. ・Pets are not allowed. ・Comfortable clothing and comfortable walking shoes such as sneakers are recommended. ・There is free parking (approximately 10 cars) at the meeting point. ・Restrooms are available within the parking lot. ・About clothing and what to bring: Comfortable shoes (sneakers, trekking shoes, etc.), rainwear (or rain poncho), etc.

Includes/Excludes

Sutra copying experience fee, consumption tax

Transportation expenses

Reminders

Participant age: 6 to 100 years old
What to wear and bring: Comfortable shoes (sneakers, trekking shoes, etc.), rainwear (or rain poncho), etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum number of participants: 2

Meeting Point

Location Name: 2132 Kaminaizen, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-0017

Address: 2132 Kaminaizen, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-0017

How to Get There

・Meeting time: 13:00 ・Meeting point: Senzan Senko-ji Temple Office

Experience Location

Location Name: 2132 Kamiuchizen, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0017

Address: 2132 Kamiuchizen, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, 656-0017

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.

NOTE

Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

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